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ringless":k7uht679 said:rideaducati":k7uht679 said:lobohawk":k7uht679 said:When blaming Russell for half the sacks, you also leave out all the ones he avoided (I'd say maybe two and really only one fumble on him). The hold-the-ball-to-long meme is getting a bit tired. Yes he does it at times, but to act like that's all he does is a bit much. Especially based off watching just a regular broadcast.
I watch coaches film and Russell is holding the ball too long on that too, until they go into two minute drill. Russell just looks a lot smaller on it because they show the whole field. I see that Kearse can't get open in under three seconds. I'll keep saying it because it is true... he needs to be replaced by someone who can get open in under three seconds (Lockett) or someone who provides an immediate mismatch due to his size (Graham or Matthews). Less Kearse Will be better for the Seahawks offense.
If Pete, Bevell, Russell, someone would get a quick passing game going while exploiting the other team with the AVAILABLE players they have that provide mismatches, it would do wonders for the O-line issues. Teams would back the hell off of the blitzing and both passing and running lanes would open up. But sadly, they won't use the personnel that would provide mismatches and we're stuck watching Kearse get smothered all game long and Russell being sacked because Kearse takes too long to get open. They have got to take Kearse out of the mix for being the primary read, he is killing the offense.
The Lions got 5 of their 6 sacks only rushing 4. Wilson was 7/7 against the Blitz for 91 yards.
I haven't watched this game over, but I bet Kearse was the primary read on at least three of those sack plays.